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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

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Which of the following best describes Achal and Chal swaras in Indian classical music?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Sa and Pa are fixed; others have variants like Komal or Teevra.

The Nature of Swaras

The seven notes (Saptak) are divided into two categories:

  • Achal Swaras (Fixed): Shadja (Sa) and Pancham (Pa) are immovable. They always remain in their natural (Shuddha) state and have no variations.

  • Chal Swaras (Movable): The remaining five notes—Re, Ga, Ma, Dha, Ni—can change their pitch. These are subdivided into Komal (flat) and Teevra (sharp) variants.

Key Breakdown:

  • Achal: Means "immovable." These provide the fundamental structural foundation for a Raga.

  • Chal: Means "movable." These allow for the diverse melodic textures found in different Ragas through pitch modification.